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MRO 836L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

7,657 mi
Last recorded7,657 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRO 836L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 7,657 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 10 Jan 2023 7,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 6,885 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 6,515 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 5,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 4,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 3,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 1,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 140 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,638 miles

exhuast fouling on rear suspension

rear panhard rod fouling on rear diff

Fail 21 Feb 2011 50,635 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhuast fouling on rear suspension

rear panhard rod fouling on rear diff

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,958 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension bolts short ?

seatbelts poorly fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,622 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 49,622 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,275 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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MRO 836L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRO 836L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MRO 836L?

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What year was MRO 836L registered?

MRO 836L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is MRO 836L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRO 836L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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